Startup Troubleshooter

To help solve your problem, first consult the resources and links we've listed below. If you still can't resolve your problem, see the bottom of the page for a link to create/send a tech support request.

1. Check your connections
   First things first. Make sure all your connections are secure and all cables are properly plugged in. Check to make sure you're getting power from your outlet or power strip.

2. Troubleshooting Resources

   Windows 98/95

   • Troubleshooting Windows 98 Startup Problems

   • Troubleshooting Windows 95 Startup Problems

   • Windows 98 Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter/Wizard

   • The FixWindows.com Windows 98 Startup Problems Flowchart

   • The FixWindows.com Windows 98 Setup Problems Flowchart

   • Before You Install Windows

   • Windows 95 Setup FAQs

   • Windows 98 Setup FAQs

   Windows Me

   • Windows Me Edition Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter/Wizard

   • Performing a Clean Boot in Windows Me

   • Windows Me Setup FAQs

   Windows 2000/NT

   • Windows 2000 Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter/Wizard

   • Windows 2000 Setup - Top Issues

   • Windows 2000 Setup FAQs

   • Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Setup FAQs
     

   • Windows NT Server 4.0 Setup and Startup FAQs

   • Windows NT Server 4.0 Startup Issues

3. Specific Errors
   

   • Description of Win95 startup process

   • Windows 95/98 Defaults to Safe Mode Even After Successful Start

   • Windows 95/98 Boots Directly to "Shut Down" Screen

   • ErrMsg: Invalid path, not directory, or directory not open

   • How to start programs sequentially in Windows

   • Load failures listed in the BOOTLOG.TXT file

   • Modem attempts to dial when Windows starts

   • Run, RunOnce, RunServices, & RunServicesOnce Registry keys & Startup